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Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden could potentially return to the gridiron, though not professionally, and instead turn his attention to college football. Gruden resigned from the Raiders following a scandal in which it was reported that he used troubling language in emails sent over the years. More news: Florida Predicted to Poach SEC Coach in Huge Splash to Replace Billy Napier Since leaving the league, he has become a media personality, starting his own YouTube channel, which remains primarily focused on football. He is also embroiled in a lawsuit against the NFL, alleging that the league leaked the emails as part of a campaign to have him removed from his position with the Raiders. Considering his current situation with the NFL, it is fair to say that Gruden will not be returning anytime soon; however, he has expressed interest in returning to the football sidelines. More news: LSU Predicted to Make Shocking Hire to Replace Brian Kelly When speaking at the University of Georgia, Gruden said, "I want to coach again. I’d die to coach in the SEC. I would love it. I would f---ing love it." It so happens that there are a handful of esteemed programs in the SEC with openings, though one team stands out among the rest. According to college football expert Bryan Fischer, Auburn could make sense. "If ever a school didn’t mind some questionable communications and a checkered past, it’s Auburn. Gruden has expressed a desire to take a college job and the Tigers would tick the boxes off in terms of prestige, location and ability for the fan base to buy in," Fischer wrote in a story on Sports Illustrated. "Key questions would have to be what is his staff and would he keep the existing personnel structure in place? Auburn can’t afford to see this become a Bill Belichick–like circus on the Plains." Gruden is well-regarded as a skilled play-caller and schemer, while his attitude could work exceptionally well in college football, motivating younger players to improve consistently. His legend in football could grow if he were to bring back a middling Auburn program to contention in the SEC. More news: Lane Kiffin Sounds Off On College Football’s Major Head Coach Firings
